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University of Virginia's College at Wise
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Wise, VA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

This public institution in Wise, Virginia enrolls about 1,700 students and accepts roughly 28% of applicants. It's moderately selective, with middle-50% SAT scores between 945–1120. The school's strongest programs are in Social Sciences and Humanities. However, the 47% six-year graduation rate is notably below national averages, and median earnings ten years after graduation are $45,325.

Acceptance rate
28.5%
Enrollment
1,704
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
47%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
945 – 1120
ACT (composite)
18 – 22
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$8,891
family income
$30–48k
$7,668
family income
$48–75k
$7,455
family income
$75–110k
$8,813
family income
$110k+
$16,176
family income
40% receive Pell grants
23% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Virginia's College at Wise graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Social Sciences
23.3%
Humanities
22.4%
Business & Marketing
15.8%
Health Professions
12.3%
English
7.5%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$45,325
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,725
Completion
47%
Retention
72%
Median debt
$16,750

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Virginia's College at Wise?

University of Virginia's College at Wise has an acceptance rate of 28.5%, making it selective.

What SAT score do you need for University of Virginia's College at Wise?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 945 and 1120 on the SAT. The ACT range is 18–22.

How much does University of Virginia's College at Wise actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $8,891 per year, rising to $16,176 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.